London 2012 Games: The Top Ten Music Moments

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are officially over so join Capital as we take a look back at the stand out musical moments from London 2012 including Jessie J, Rihanna, Coldplay and Mr Bean!

1. Emeli Sande Kicks Off The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Emeli Sande started off London 2012 in style when she took to the stage at the Olympic Stadium to give a powerful rendition of 'Abide With Me'. The Scottish singer performed several times of the course of the Games, including a memorable appearance at the Olympic Games closing ceremony which saw her sing 'Read All About It Pt. III'.

2. Jessie J, Tinie Tempah And Taio Cruz Team Up To Cover The Bee Gees At The Olympics Closing Ceremony

The 'Domino' singer joined Tinie Tempah at the Olympic closing ceremony to duet on both 'Price Tag' and 'Written In The Stars' before the Taio Cruz appeared ready for the three to lead the thousands in attendance at the Olympic Stadium through an energetic cover of the Bee Gees hit 'You Should Be Dancing', as part of the ceremony's celebration of British pop music.

3. Rihanna and Jay-Z join Coldplay to perform 'Run This Town' and 'Princess Of China'.

Coldplay's mammoth performance at the Paralympic Games closing ceremony helped to end 2012 in style when frontman Chris Martin introduced by Jay-Z and Rihanna as special guests during their lengthy set. The Bajan pop star joined the band to perform their joint single 'Princess Of China' as well as treating the audience and viewers to her hit 'We Found Love' and a duet with Jay-Z on 'Run This Town'.

In a show of bringing together both modern and classic popular music, 'Price Tag' singer Jessie J got to perform live with rock legends Queen at the Olympic Games closing ceremony when she gave her all in a performance of 'We Will Rock You'. The Voice UK judge wore a striking catsuit for the stage show which also saw her rocking out with Queen guitarist Brian May.

The 'Gotta Be You' singers arrived into the Olympic Stadium on the back of a string of trailers to lead the millions watching the show through their worldwide smash hit 'What Makes You Beautiful', fresh from their huge global success over the past 12 months.

6. Mister Bean Brings The Fun To The Olympics Opening Ceremony With 'Chariots Of Fire' Performance

In one of the most well received moments of the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony, English actor Rowan Atkinson reprised his comedy role of Mr Bean for a hilarious performance and montage of 'Chariots Of Fire', bringing a truly British sensibility to the critically acclaimed show.

7. The Wanted Celebrate Olympic Torch's Arrival Into London With Relay Finale Concert

The UK boy band helped the country celebrate the Olympic Torch's long awaited arrival into the UK capital after a lengthy relay at a huge concert performance in London's Hyde Park, including some of their biggest hits like 'Glad You Came' and 'Chasing The Sun'.

8. The Spice Girls Reunite To Help Celebrate British Pop Music At The Closing Ceremony

Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Victoria Beckham all reunited as the Spice Girls for the Olympic Games closing ceremony in a hugely anticipated moment for the show. The nineties girl band arrived into the Olympic Stadium in brightly coloured taxicabs before leading the audience through their hits 'Wannabe' and 'Spice Up Your Life'.

The 'Lego House' singer got to fulfil a childhood dream by joining the likes of Pink Floyd's Nick Mason and Genesis' Mike Rutherford during the star-studded Olympic Games closing ceremony. Ed Sheeran's performance helped slow down the action-packed ceremony to deliver an emotional and powerful moments as he covered the Pink Floyd hit 'Wish You Were Here'.

10. Coldplay kick off the Paralympic Games closing ceremony.

Coldplay performed a huge 16 song set to help send off the London 2012 Games in style, including perofrmances of their hits like 'The Scientist', 'God Put A Smile On Upon Tour Face' and a powerful rendition of 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall' as the final song of the night.

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